The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - Charlie Mackesy

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

By Charlie Mackesy

  • Release Date: 2019-10-29
  • Genre: Philosophy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 441 Ratings

Description

Charlie Mackesy’s beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an Academy Award® winning animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER  · USA TODAY BESTSELLER

“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is not only a thought-provoking, discussion-worthy story, the book itself is an object of art.”- Elizabeth Egan, The New York Times

From British illustrator, artist, and author Charlie Mackesy comes a journey for all ages that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole.

“Kind,” said the boy.

Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages. 

Reviews

  • Helpful

    5
    By osita_2004
    Really opened my eyes and that friendship is the truest love
  • Very uplifting

    5
    By AssetMP
    Such an uplifting book. Highly recommend.
  • Beautiful book.

    5
    By Good app. Thx
    Read it.
  • Absolutely heartwarming

    5
    By AmbrieFern
    I found this book on social media and wanted to read it. This book really resonates with me. I have been going through a hard time and I really needed to see these words. Honestly had me in tears. Overall wonderful book for everyone.
  • A book for your soul

    5
    By Shaneequah
    This book spoke to all the parts of myself that I find difficult to love at times, and reminded me that it is truly so simple to just love and be kind.
  • This is a book you didn’t know you needed

    1
    By Tommy F
    You can pick this book up and start reading from any section and you’ll find great comfort in its words and simplicity. You’ve spent more money and less so spend this little bit on yourself and you’ll completely understand what I mean.
  • Wonderful.

    5
    By MusicIsWorld
    Do what the intro says. Buy the physical copy. Write in it, crease the edges, read it often.
  • good

    5
    By Tommy在淘米
    have enjoyed it
  • lovely book of life, living and hope

    5
    By Timmy Tune
    just read it to my 8yr old, who said, “my friend has this book, and the mole likes cake and the horse can fly” and we read it as a family and learned a dear friend has cancer, and tomorrow I will read it to a leadership team of hundreds of hospice leaders… perhaps they will have cake! Thank You!
  • Gentle and Meaningful

    5
    By w00tini
    My dad gave me this book when I was 13 and I never got to reading it until a few years ago. I love this book, and i hold it close to my heart. This book is very meaningful, and is written in a way that feels very gentle. It has depth, but is portrayed through simple and delicate illustrations with smudges and twirls. This book changed my outlook on life, and I always will be grateful for my father’s gift to me. I recommend this book for all ages, for anyone really. It’s such a sweet and impactful book for anyone and sheds light of things we may have felt alone in feeling. I love this book, and i bring my hardcover everywhere i go. I love reading it to kids and even my friends sometimes, and they all always love it. The pictures are incredibly sweet to, and the illustrator is obviously very talented, and of course the writer who creates a philosophical and yet so simple book for all ages that warms hearts. I want to be lowered into my coffin with this book in my hands to be honest, and i love it dearly.

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